Advice centre
Organisational risk management
This section covers areas such as assessing risk, learning from actual events that have occurred and health and safety.
Handling complaints
This section offers practical advice for GPs about the NHS complaints procedures and guidance as to the best ways to resolve complaints.
Being sued
This section contains information about the legal process and offers advice should you find yourself on the receiving end of a letter from a solicitor planning legal action.
Patient confidentiality
This detailed and up-to-date section explains the issues surrounding confidentiality and the duties of a GP.
Consent to treatment
This area of the site contains comprehensive and up to date information about consent and includes guidance on specific issues such as treating children and adults who may lack the capacity to consent.
Clinical risk management
This part of the site deals with the clinical aspects of managing risks, reflecting the MDU's experience of what can lead to claims or complaints.
GDC
This section of the site provides information about the GDC's fitness to practise procedures and current guidance.
Dental records and reports
This section offers guidance about the content, disclosure and retention of clinical records and includes guidance on writing dental and dento-legal reports.
Law
This section looks at key legislation, such as Data Protection Act 1998, and the impact these laws have on GPs' everyday practice.
Other Medico-legal issues
Advice and assistance on a range of issues not covered elsewhere.

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